Register your interest in weight management research

Currently Recruiting

27 Jul 2026

Melbourne, Australia

Nucleus Network invites adults to register their interest in upcoming clinical research opportunities related to obesity, overweight, and weight management.

By joining our expression of interest list, you may be contacted about current or future studies that could be suitable for you.

Clinical research helps researchers better understand investigational medicines and potential future treatment options. Every study relies on volunteers who are willing to contribute their time to medical research.

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Who can register interest?

You may be able to register your interest if you:

  • Are an adult aged 18 years or over
  • Are you living with overweight or obesity
  • Are generally healthy or have no major uncontrolled medical conditions
  • Are willing to attend study visits at a Nucleus Network clinic, if eligible for a study
  • Are you willing to complete a screening process to confirm whether a study may be suitable for youEach study has its own eligibility criteria. Registering your interest does not guarantee that you will be eligible for a current or future study.

What happens after you register?

After you submit your details, our recruitment team may contact you to learn more about your health, availability and interest in participating in research.

If a suitable study becomes available, the team will explain the study requirements, possible time commitment, compensation details and next steps.

You will always have the opportunity to ask questions before deciding whether to proceed.

Why register?

Registering your interest means you may receive updates on research opportunities relevant to you.

Taking part in a clinical study may help researchers learn more about investigational medicines and support the development of potential future treatment options for people living with obesity or being overweight.

Participants in clinical studies may receive compensation for their time and commitment, depending on the study.

What to expect from clinical research?

Clinical studies are conducted in a carefully monitored environment with support from experienced medical professionals.

Before joining any study, you will receive detailed information about what is involved. This may include study visits, health checks, clinic stays, follow-up appointments and other requirements, depending on the study.

You are under no obligation to take part in a study after registering your interest.

Register your interest today

Complete the form below, and our recruitment team may contact you about current or future weight management research opportunities.

Are you a match?

Age

18 - 60 years old

Gender

Male, Female, Female (Post-menopausal) or Female of non-childbearing potential

BMI

BMI 25 - 35 kg/m2

Medical condition

Not taking any medications

Register your interest for an upcoming study in Melbourne

This form takes 3–5 minutes to complete. Your information will be kept confidential and used to assess your eligibility for research studies. Our team will contact you once the study becomes active (expected in July).
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Contact Information




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Nucleus Network does not currently conduct clinical trials in your state. If you would like to receive study information should this situation change, please complete and submit this form.
Personal Information

This includes registering your interest with the Centre for Clinical Studies, Q-Pharm or Nucleus Network

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What is your date of birth?
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You need to be at least 18 years old to participate in clinical trials.


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Medical History

We regularly have studies that allow participants who are (social) smokers.

We define an allergy as severe if symptoms include mouth/throat/face swelling, shortness of breath or a whole-body rash, or if it required hospitalisation

We regularly have studies that allow for/require participants with asthma.



We regularly have studies that allow for/require participants with medical conditions.

Medications & Contraception Requirements


We regularly have studies that allow participants with depression that is well-managed on a stable dose of medication.

If the only prescription medication you currently use is hormonal contraception and/or Ventolin, please select No above. We regularly have studies that allow for participants who take a stable dose of prescription medication.


  • Abstinence from sex with anyone of the opposite sex for at least 2 months
  • Using a condom + your female sexual partner(s) using a separate form of birth control
  • You or your sexual partner(s) had a vasectomy/hysterectomy
  • Your sexual partner(s) are post-menopausal


Only you taking birth control or your partner(s) using a condom is not an acceptable option, but using both together is. The morning after pill is not an acceptable form of birth control.

  • Abstinence, by choice, from sex with anyone of the opposite sex for the last 2 months + remaining abstinent for at least 2 months after study participation
  • You using birth control + your male sexual partner(s) using a condom
  • You or your sexual partner(s) had a hysterectomy/vasectomy
  • You are post-menopausal


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Study Preferences

While longer studies generally have a higher reimbursement, there are also studies with multiple short stays that have high reimbursements.
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